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Newchurch, Lancashire

Newchurch is a village in Lancashire. It lies around a mile east of Rawtenstall and ½ mile north of Waterfoot. Newchurch developed around St Nicholas church, first built in 1511. It is within the council area of Rossendale (Lancashire).

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.697731,-2.252668
Grid Reference: SD 8341 2239
Council Area: Rossendale CA (Lancashire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA

GBPN ID: 32443
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Newchurch,_Lancashire_32443

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